A note on chicken: We got ours from Fischer Farms. They are not quite free range, but very humanely treated (they have room to roam and are raised by Amish families). Also, they're raised in Indiana. Fischer Farms chicken and beef is excellent. It's also extremely affordable--really not more than Tyson's non-sale prices. But as a warming, I dislike their bacon. Also, I've had lots of trouble with them messing up my orders and providing me with inaccurate price information. Also, to get it delivered to Evansville, you have to order at least $100 worth (I went in with friends) of meat and you still have to pay a $15 delivery fee.

Another note on chicken: Use whatever pieces you've got. Many people recommend the dark meat, but we had breasts.

A note on leftovers: They were totally amazing. The actual meal was good, but the leftovers were so completely fabulous, I'd almost recommend making this and then putting in in the fridge for a day so the flavors could meld, or whatever those flavors did.

Heat butter and oil in large pot (I used my Dutch oven--a Christmas gift from Kip). Add chicken breasts, skin down and braise on either side (cook until golden on each side). Add onions and cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook a minute more. Add remaining veggies and herbs.

Put in oven in covered dish and cook 45 minutes. (If you're using a Dutch oven, you can just cover it and throw it in; otherwise you'll have to put in separate dish.).

Take out and scoop out veggies and meat. Reduce sauce if you wish (I did, but it's fine not to) by boiling for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve with rice or pasta. (We used 1/2 lb pasta, which added another $.50 to our meal, but gave the kids plenty to eat.)